Green ʻUlu Hummus

By Chef Marika Emi (Juicy Brew). Courtesy of Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation

Ingredients

2 cups ʻulu, steamed, peeled, cored, cut into 1-2 inch pieces

1/4 cup tahini

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, washed

1/2 cup fresh laupele or ʻuala leaves, washed

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

3-5 cloves garlic, chopped

TT salt and pepper

As needed black and white sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Place ʻulu in a Vitamix, food processor, or high speed blender and blend. Add the tahini, basil, laupele leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic and continue to blend. Add a small amount of water to help liquefy for your preferred hummus consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper, spoon into a dish, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with chips, crackers, or vegetables.

Recipe edited by Sarah Burchard